Podcasts about The Detroit News

Michigan Football is winding down fall camp under first year head coach Kyle Whittingham, and the season opener with Western Michigan is right around the corner. Practices remain closed to the media, so Anthony Broome joins us to break down the latest updates, coach and player comments, key roster storylines, and what fans should be watching as the Wolverines prepare for another season.  Coming up: Tuesday's Visitors Edition: Long-time Western Michigan Football radio voice Robin Hook Thursday's Michigan Game Day Show: Angelique Chengelis, The Angel of The BIg House, from The Detroit News as we begin our 17th season of coverage GO BLUE  

Ben & Woods start the 8am hour by reacting to the second viral clip in the last few days involving the same local television station in Detroit. Then we play today's game of “Take On Woods” before we take a look at this morning's series finale between the Padres and Mets, and our pregame host Sam Levitt stops by the studio to chat with us for a few minutes before we pass things off to him! Listen here!

The squad reacts to the viral clip of Cardi B putting her daughter Culture into boxing so she can handle the physical beef once Cardi hits 60 and can only fight with her mouth.

The entirety of DJ & PK for August 14, 2026: HOUR ONE Angelique Chengelis, The Detroit News Eric Pincus, Bleacher Report Jordan Gross and Aaron Roderick HOUR TWO What is Trending: NFL, CFB, NBA, Utah Jazz, MLB, RSL, URFC Hot Takes or Toast: How many Jazz games will you be at? PK's a "hoot" y'all HOUR THREE Pablo Mastroeni, Real Salt Lake David Locke, Utah Jazz and SEG Media PK's rock n roll connections HOUR FOUR Yawk (Jake Hatch) is leaving the show Slacker Radio Headlines Feedback of the Day

Hour one of DJ & PK for August 14, 2026: Angelique Chengelis, The Detroit News Eric Pincus, Bleacher Report Jordan Gross and Aaron Roderick

In this episode, Donna and Sam sat down with Tiara Jones, founder of Black Beautiful and Brilliant to discuss how their brand is centering identity, legacy, resilience, and empowering our community.Black Beautiful & Brilliant was created with Black women at the center. It exists as inspiration — to affirm their worth, reflect their power, and remind them of who they are, even in seasons that try to break them. This brand speaks to the woman who shows up, who carries generations, who holds it together, and still chooses to rise.The brand was first imagined by Tiara's late husband, Brian, long before they met. He believed deeply in the brilliance of Black women — in their resilience, intelligence, and ability to create something meaningful even in the face of adversity. He believed Black women deserved to be celebrated boldly and unapologetically, not just for what they endure, but for who they are.To stay up to date on all things Authentically Detroit, click here. THIS WEEK IN THE MICHIGAN CHRONICLE:CONYERS, BURTON, GILMER-HILL HIGHLIGHT NEW MEMBERS TO DETROIT'S LEGISLATIVE CAUCUSMICHIGAN DEMOCRATS RALLY FOR UNITY AFTER CONTENTIOUS PRIMARY Support the showFollow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. 

The entirety of DJ & PK for August 13, 2026: HOUR ONE Kalani Sitake, BYU Football Coach Darnell Dickson, The Daily Herald Matt Brown, Extra Points Newsletter HOUR TWO What is Trending: NFL, CFB, NBA, MLB, Golf Hot Takes or Toast: Russell Westbrook is a HOF-bound? Brian Santiago deserves some room to grow HOUR THREE Angelique Chengelis, The Detroit News Leave Kyle Whittingham alone about Ohio State Unethical golfers deserve the karma coming HOUR FOUR Eric Pincus, Bleacher Report Slacker Radio Headlines Feedback of the Day

Hour three of DJ & PK for August 13, 2026: Angelique Chengelis, The Detroit News Leave Kyle Whittingham alone about Ohio State Unethical golfers deserve the karma coming

On July 27, with little fanfare, the long-awaited Gordie Howe International Bridge (GHIB) opened, creating a vital commercial link between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario.On this week's Talking Michigan Transportation podcast, conversations with two people who played important roles in the earliest days of conceiving and planning what became the GHIB.First, Kirk Steudle, director of the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) from 2006 to 2018, talks about the early planning and discussions about a location, environmental clearance and why it took so long as the name changed from the Detroit International Trade Crossing (DRIC) to the New International Trade Crossing (NITC) to finally becoming the GHIB.Steudle recalls the support and advocacy from previous Michigan governors, Jennifer Granholm and Rick Snyder, and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's work to get the project over the finish line.The discussion includes some observations from a Detroit News story outlining the timeline and battles.Later, Mohammed Alghurabi, a senior project manager at MDOT who led community outreach efforts and built vital relationships in the southwest Detroit neighborhood where the bridge is anchored on the U.S. side, recalls the trials and tribulations and his thrill at seeing the bridge open to traffic.

August 12, 2026 ~ Chad Livengood, Politics Editor & Columnist, Detroit News joins Jeff Donofrio in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 10, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson speak with Detroit News, Assistant Editorial Page Editor, Kaitlyn Buss, about the Republican attacks on Abdul El-Sayed. Could they backfire on them? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dan's got your back on a Thursday night as he breaks down the stories of the day. He talks with Kaitlyn Buss of Detroit News about the upcoming election in Michigan. He also brings in Tom Zawistowski of wethepeopleconvention.org to talk about Ohio data centers ahead of the gubernatorial election. Dan wraps his guests with a chat with Jim Pfaff of the Conservative Caucus. He then takes your calls and offers opinions throughout.

August 7, 2026 ~ Nolan Finley, Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News, co-author of “The Civility Book A Guide to Building Bridges Across the Political Divide” by Nolan Finley and Stephen Henderson With Lynne Golodner discusses his piece on Abdul El-Sayed and President Trump's executive orders on immigration. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Donna and Sam sat down with the State Director of the Working Families Party to discuss the results of Michigan's 2026 primary election.Michigan's 2026 primary election gained significant national attention as Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens faced off in a race that some said would determine the future of the democratic party. The Working Families Party believes that future includes making our nation work for the many, not the few. State by state they're building a multiracial party of working class people to transform our country.This year, in Michigan's election, they endorsed several candidates including several who have either appeared on Authentically Detroit plus several other candidates running for office across the state.To stay up to date on all things Authentically Detroit, click here. THIS WEEK IN THE MICHIGAN CHRONICLE:BATTLE FOR THE SOUL OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY: VOTERS SOUND OFFBLACK VOTERS SHAPED THE DISCOURSE IN MICHIGAN U.S. SENATE PRIMARY Support the showFollow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. 

Aug. 6, 2026 ~ Chad Livengood, politics editor and columnist at The Detroit News, joins the show to talk about election results from Michigan's primaries that were held this week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug. 6, 2026 ~ Kaitlyn Buss, deputy editorial page editor for The Detroit News, joins the show to discuss election results from Michigan's primaries this week and what could happen in the general elections this November, particularly Abdul El-Sayed's victory in the Senate race. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 6, 2026 ~ David Shepardson, covers transportation, autos and aviation for Reuters, formally of the Detroit News discusses a number of incidents involving Marine One. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 4, 2026; Voters are heading to the polls tonight for primaries in five states: Kansas, Missouri, Virginia, Washington, and here in Michigan. MS NOW's Jacob Soboroff reports live from a polling site at Wayne County Community College District's Northwest Campus in Detroit. MS NOW Chief National Correspondent Chris Jansing, Detroit News reporter Craig Mauger, and MS NOW's Ali Velshi join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Day Break | Primaries, Power, and a Nation Under Pressure --- 00:00 - Monologue 19:12 – Dominic Green, Wall Street Journal contributor and Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. Green discusses the unusual migration and geopolitical tensions surrounding Ceuta, examining how the situation reflects broader issues involving border security, international relations, and European immigration policy. 28:14 – Nicolas Hulscher, MPH, Epidemiologist and Administrator at The McCullough Foundation. Hulscher discusses the ongoing salmonella outbreak affecting multiple states, explaining what salmonella is, why a significant number of cases have required hospitalization, and the recent egg recall tied to the outbreak. He also examines food safety, industrial agriculture, treatment options, and the importance of preparedness for foodborne illnesses. 38:21 - Monologue 47:26 – Ilan Wurman, Julius E. Davis Professor of Law at the University of Minnesota and constitutional law scholar. Wurman discusses modern constitutional interpretation, exploring how judicial philosophy has evolved over time and examining the role of originalism and the Fourteenth Amendment in today's legal landscape. 57:30 – Bethany S. Mandel, conservative columnist and political commentator. Mandel discusses Representative Brandon Gill's use of the Socratic method in political debate, examining how questioning and public dialogue can shape political messaging and influence public discourse. 1:06:28– Steve Bonta, Executive Senior Editor at The New American magazine. Bonta discusses the economic realities facing the electric vehicle industry, examining consumer demand, production costs, government incentives, and the long-term viability of EV adoption. 1:16:35 - Monologue 1:25:40 – Ron Rademacher, travel writer, author, storyteller, and host of Around Michigan. Rademacher highlights festivals, local attractions, and unique destinations across Michigan, encouraging listeners to explore the state's communities and seasonal events. 1:35:48 – Kaitlyn Buss, columnist for The Detroit News. Buss analyzes the results of Michigan's primary elections, discussing the major races, key takeaways from the results, and what they could signal for the state's political landscape heading into the general election. --- Check out our brand new podcast, 'Forgotten America'... Episode 24 is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/UrGZQdE62jA

Aug. 5, 2026 ~ Nolan Finley, editorial page editor of the Detroit News, joins Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson to break down last night's primary election results in Michigan, such as the gubernatorial races, along with the ongoing count in the Michigan U.S. Senate primary. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 5, 2026 ~ Kaitlyn Buss, Deputy Editorial Page Editor for The Detroit News discusses yesterday's primary results. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Happy Monday Edition of the Program!! She said Yes!! Buckeye Training Camp begins Thursday. Hear from Ryan Day on the importance of it this year. The Big Ten and SEC have finally agreed on something. The Dodgers doing Dodgers things. Browns QB Update. 20 Most Interesting takes us to TTUN. Bill Bender of The Sporting News, Angelique Chengelis of The Detroit News, What's Up, Weekend Blitz, Thing or Not a Thing and 3 Things

Today the show is being hosted by our good friend Jeff Risdon from the Detroit Lions Podcast. Throughout the show, Jeff was joined by some of our great guests so they could talk all about the Detroit Lions, the Detroit Tigers, and more. In our first hour, we were joined by Nolan Bianchi from the Detroit News. He told us what he took away from training camp today, talked about some of the guys that stood out, talked about some of the guys they think have a really good shot of getting on the roster, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We were joined by Nolan Bianchi from the Detroit News. He told us what he took away from training camp today, talked about some of the guys that stood out, talked about some of the guys they think have a really good shot of getting on the roster, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today the show is being hosted by our good friend Jeff Risdon from the Detroit Lions Podcast. Throughout the show, Jeff was joined by some of our great guests so they could talk all about the Detroit Lions, the Detroit Tigers, and more. In our first hour, we were joined by Nolan Bianchi from the Detroit News. He told us what he took away from training camp today, talked about some of the guys that stood out, talked about some of the guys they think have a really good shot of getting on the roster, and much more. In our second hour, Alex Urban from the Eat em Up: Detroit Tigers Podcast joined us. He and Jeff talked about the trade deadline being right around the corner, talked about Casey Mize being pulled from tonight's thoughts, talked about some of the moves they think the Tigers will make, talked about Max Clark being called up, and much more. In our final hour, Jeff talked about what you can expect if you were able to get tickets to watch the Lions at training camp, he told us what he saw at training camp yesterday, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 30, 2026 ~ Chris and Lloyd talk to Craig Mauger, State Politics Reporter, for The Detroit News about Abdul El-Sayed releasing his financials, and what this means for the primary and the election, chat with Amir Hassan, Candidate for Michigan's 8th Congressional District about his endorsement by President Trump and discuss the President's Michigan visit with Congressman John James. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 30, 2026 ~ Chris and Lloyd talk with Craig Mauger, State Politics Reporter for The Detroit News, to break down newly released financial disclosures from U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 30, 2026 ~ Nolan Finley, Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News, co-author of “The Civility Book A Guide to Building Bridges Across the Political Divide” by Nolan Finley and Stephen Henderson With Lynne Golodner discusses yesterday's Fauci Senate hearing and the vote for AG nominee Todd Blanche being postponed. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Norris and Jer sit down with Detroit News restaurant critic Melody Baetens to talk about the city's post‑COVID dining boom, why consistency is key to winning, and what's driving all the new global flavors around town.  Then they dig into the Greater Detroit Music Census, how local venues are struggling to keep live shows on the calendar, and what it would take for Detroit to lean into being a music city for working musicians and locales. Read Melody's work here: https://www.detroitnews.com/staff/2647007001/melody-baetens/  

In this episode, Donna and Sam sat down with Jai Smith, an official Influencer for Detroit Public Schools Community District to discuss a youth perspective on politics ahead of the 2026 Michigan Primary Election.If you're looking to learn more about candidates in each race check out our forum, held in partnership with SEIU Michigan, which took place on July 18th, ahead of the 2026 Michigan U.S. House, State House, and State Senate elections.At the forum, residents had the chance to learn where candidates stand on community priorities, local policy, and issues shaping Detroit's Eastside.To stay up to date on all things Authentically Detroit and watch the forum replay, click here. THIS WEEK IN THE MICHIGAN CHRONICLE:WAYNE COUNTY VOTERS WILL SHAPE THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY'S FUTUREWHITMER ENDORSES STEVENS IN U.S. SENATE RACESupport the showFollow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. 

July 27, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson join Detroit News writer Angelique Chengelis to discuss Warde Manuel's athletic director exit, his significant buyout, and ongoing questions regarding the university's internal investigation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for July 24, 2026.A couple of Michigan Democratic Party establishment members either announced they can't support a more progressive nominee, or that a progressive candidate is misogynist. LOL's Pat Johnston illustrates how Democratic "centrist" Congresswoman Hillary Scholten, and former Democratic Attorney General candidate, Karen McDonald, are showing all of us that the entire "Vote Blue No Matter Who" mantra was completely one-sided. To hear the complete episode featuring LOL's "Show Voice" Jessica Shepherd:https://audioboom.com/posts/8931343-pat-johnston-w-the-lol-show-voice-jessica-shepherdPlease, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinNOTES:"Michigan Democrat Refuses to Say She'll Support El-Sayed If He Wins His Primary In Blistering Interview." By Alex Griffing of Mediaite "Karen McDonald sounds off state Democratic Party, needs clearer understanding of where party is heading." By Charlie Langton & Jack Nisson of Fox 2 Detroit News #podcast #politics #progressive #Michigan #Democrats #Trump #MAGA #Republicans #PeteHegseth #Election #Senate #AbdulElSayed #WorkingClass #unions #JessicaShepherd #HaleyStevens #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #AIPAC #IranWar #Israel #EliSavit#CitizensUnited #Line5  #EpsteinClass #Authoritarianism #Democracy #LeftofLansing

July 24, 2026 ~ Nolan Finley, Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News, co-author of “The Civility Book A Guide to Building Bridges Across the Political Divide” by Nolan Finley and Stephen Henderson With Lynne Golodner. Tonight is rescheduled White House correspondents dinner. His column calling for Governor Whitmer to make endorsements. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's Episode #188 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast!00:00-9:48: Low "T" MAGA/MI Dem Won't Back NomineeLeft of Lansing's Pat Johnston opens the show with Secretary of Defense...er... sorry... Secretary of WAR, Pete Hegseth, wants more testosterone in the military. But Pat thought we were against gender-affirming care? Also, Pat laments how a member of the Michigan Democratic Party Establishment refuses to endorse a Democrat! Karen McDonald lost against the more progressive Eli Savit in the Michigan Democratic Party's Attorney General nominee. But McDonald refuses to support Savit's campaign. What happened to Vote Blue No Matter Who?9:49-47:00: Show Voice Jessica ShepherdLeft of Lansing's "Show Voice," Jessica Shepherd, is in Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast's luxurious studio in Pat's mid-Michigan attic! Jessica and Pat talk about her decision to volunteer for Dr. Abdul El-Sayed's U.S. Senate campaign in Michigan's Democratic Primary race. They talk about what led to her decision to lend her hand in the campaign, why she believes Dr. Abdul could truly represent the working class in the Senate, and why he is the more electable choice to take on MAGA Republican "Florida" Mike Rogers in the general election. https://abdulforsenate.com/48:30-53:35: Last Call--Whitmer's Line 5 BetrayalPat goes-off on Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer's latest betrayal, which is allowing a tunnel to be constructed around the Line 5 oil pipeline under the Straits of Mackinac. 53:36-55:54: EndingPlease, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinNOTES:"Three licks and a question: Who is Gretchen Whitmer governing for?" By Jon King of Michigan Advance "Tribes, environmental advocates decry Michigan's approval of Line 5 permits." By Kyle Davidson of Michigan Advance "Canadian hockey sticks, wine and cement subject to new Trump tariffs." By Ashley Murray of Michigan Advance "Hegseth directs troops over 30 to have testosterone checked." By Steven Beynon & Sony Salzman of ABC News "Karen McDonald sounds off state Democratic Party, needs clearer understanding of where party is heading." By Charlie Langton & Jack Nisson of Fox 2 Detroit News #podcast #politics #progressive #Michigan #Democrats #Trump #MAGA #Republicans #PeteHegseth #Election #Senate #AbdulElSayed #WorkingClass #unions #JessicaShepherd #HaleyStevens #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #AIPAC #IranWar #Israel #EliSavit#CitizensUnited #Line5 #FossilFuels #GretchenWhitmer #CorporateClass #DemocraticSocialism #Fascism #EpsteinClass #Authoritarianism #Democracy #LeftofLansing

July 23, 2026 ~ James Craig, Former Detroit Police Chief discusses His OPED in the Detroit News about ICE and his book “Beyond the Badge: Leadership Lessons from a Life in Law Enforcement.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

My conversation with Susan begins at 42 minutes  Subscribe and Watch Interviews LIVE : On YOUTUBE.com/StandUpWithPete ON SubstackStandUpWithPete Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. This show is Ad free and fully supported by listeners like you! Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 750 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls Lincoln Square CEO Susan Demos  I am a writer, editor, ghostwriter, speechwriter and researcher. I'm also an avid hiker, a mom of two, and a lifelong Midwest resident. While working as a journalist for the last 25 years, I've gone through a lot of upheavals in the industry. But I learned that always means new opportunities — if you're willing to assume some risk. That's never been a problem for me. As the CEO and Executive Editor of Lincoln Square, I run one of the fastest-growing independent political publications in the nation. Each week, I host two shows, The Weekly Assignment, where we discuss the latest headlines and what we can do to fight back against authoritarianism, and First Draft, where I talk to journalists and authors about their important work and the stories behind them. As an expert on Michigan and national politics, I've also appeared on C-SPAN, MSNBC, CNN, NPR, NewsNation, the Australian Broadcast Corporation, Sky News, Jyllands-Posten (Danish TV), WKAR-TV's Off the Record and more. Previously, I was the founding Editor-in-Chief of the nonprofit Michigan Advance for over six years. I also served for five years as the Editor and Publisher of Inside Michigan Politics, the most-cited political newsletter in the state. And in a past life, I worked as a Democratic campaign strategist during the 2018 campaign cycle (which was a pretty darn good year for the party). My award-winning political analysis has run in more than 150 national, international and regional media outlets, including the Guardian U.K., NBC News, The New York Times, The Washington Post, RealClearPolitics, Salon, HuffPost, and The Detroit News. And you'll find me trekking in the mountains whenever I can break away. Why I Write Writer. Entrepreneur. Mother. Public Speaker. Political Analyst. Those are all just words to describe me. What you need to know, most of all, is what drives me to fulfill those roles. I've wanted to be a writer since I was seven, scribbling down observations about people and events in ratty spiral notebooks. My mother always told me that my unique ability to understand people and feel what they were going through was both a gift and a curse. I struggled for many years to make ends meet, especially before my first child was born. I wondered if I'd ever be able to contribute anything of value, something to make the world a better place. I found my calling in journalism, honing my craft for the last 25 years. Being a writer has always been who I am. But now it's also what I do. I have an insatiable curiosity to investigate what's going on in America and the world. I believe in speaking truth to power and following Mencken's rule to "comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable." I've taken on the Old Boys Club in politics (and political journalism) and won, always preserving my integrity. All this has given me a distinctive voice and fearless style to communicate with people why things are happening and what can be done.

In this episode, Donna and Sam sat down to discuss what went down at the 2026 Eastside Candidate Forum. The Eastside Candidate Forum, held in partnership with SEIU Michigan, took place on July 18th, ahead of the 2026 Michigan U.S. House, State House, and State Senate elections.At the forum, residents had the chance to learn where candidates stand on community priorities, local policy, and issues shaping Detroit's Eastside.To stay up to date on all things Authentically Detroit and watch the replay, click here. THIS WEEK IN THE MICHIGAN CHRONICLE:NO SHRI FOR ME: MCKINNEY BRINGS PROGRESSIVE CONGRESSIONAL HOPEFULSSupport the showFollow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. 

July 21, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson find out more about the resignation of Warde Manuel from the University of Michigan from The Detroit News' University of Michigan Beat Writer, Angelique Chengelis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 21, 2026 ~ Kaitlyn Buss, Deputy Editorial Page Editor for The Detroit News discusses President Trump slaping 50% tariffs on a number of Canadian products and her column on daylight saving time. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On our political radar this week… America was treated to still another delusional rant from Donald Trump Thursday night about the issue that's his singular fixation: imaginary election fraud six years ago. The speech came in a week of bad news from the mad man in the Oval Office:  Iran continues to dog-walk Trump and make the U.S. a laughing stock for the world, while the idiotic war continues to drive prices for American voters higher and higher.  Trump was finally forced to pay millions of dollars in damages to a woman he sexually assaulted, and once upon a time, this would have been major news. His nominees for Attorney General and Director of National Intelligence embarrass themselves in Senate confirmation hearings – and threaten our national security and the rule of law if confirmed. And the reflecting pool in Washington, D.C., continues to be a perfect metaphor for Trump's presidency: his lack-of-self-awareness delusional hubris meeting the real-world reality of his total incompetence and stupidity. Hey, did anyone know dumb has a B in it? Trump's speech about the 2020 election is both idiotic and alarming at the same time. Voters are locked in on the cost-of-living, while Trump, his administration, and all the Republicans are locked in using the fictional tropes about the 2020 election being rigged to deliberately rig the 2026 election. We should be far more alarmed than we are about the prospect of a free and fair election this November. Trump and the Republicans have settled in on the messaging we predicted here on this podcast several weeks ago – manufactured culture wars and racial scare tactics about violent crime – but with an unexpected blast from the past – COMMUNISM. That's right. It's Red Scare 3.0 for the GOP as they look to spend the rest of 2026 campaigning like it's 1956. The political eyes of the nation are focused on Michigan's race for the U.S. Senate, where there is also a significant new endorsement. Senator Gary Peters, whose retirement launched the battle for nomination, reversed his earlier neutrality decision to back Haley Stevens, saying the Senate isn't the place for on-the-job training. The latest Detroit News polling, from well-respected pollster Richard Czuba, shows Stevens with a lead over Abdul El Sayed…and that Democratic voters are focused on two issues: the economy and fighting Trump. (It appears nobody mentioned the 2020 election.) Yesterday saw the latest federal fundraising reports from candidates and PACs across the country. And news flash: money still matters more than the terminally online chatter around campaigns. And Democrats overall continue to outperform Republicans here in Michigan and across the country. Democratic candidates for Senate and Congress are racking up massive hauls, and while the Republicans aren't complete slouches, at least with their fundraising, they lag in most key races. Screenshot The political focus is on Michigan and the Democratic battle for the U.S. Senate nomination. Joining the conversation is someone watching especially closely, online political guru Jack Cocchiarella. His YouTube political updates are seen by more than 1-and-a-half million subscribers, and more than 2 million followers across social media platforms. Jeff first came to know Jack while he interned for the Lincoln Project during 2020 while he was still in high school. Now, after a political science path through Columbia University, he positions himself at the intersection of media virality and civic engagement—highlighting how today's platforms shape electoral conversations. His commentary covers everything from algorithmic media dynamics to youth voter mobilization, and his channels regularly break down political stories, offering context, critique, and a call to action. Subscribe to our YouTube channel ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Republic, If You Can Keep It is sponsored in part by

Episode 149 of The Detroit News' OctoPulse podcast takes the pulse of Steve Yzerman's rebuild for the last time under Yzerman's watch. The Red Wings GM stepped down on Wednesday morning, leaving the team on thin ice as owner Chris Ilitch looks for his replacement.

In this episode, Donna and Sam sat down with Organizer and Labor Policy Expert, Jasmine Kaltenbach to discuss the upcoming 2026 Eastside Candidate Forum.The Eastside Candidate Forum , held in partnership with SEIU Michigan, takes place on July 18th, ahead of the 2026 Michigan U.S. House, State House, and State Senate elections.At the forum, residents will have the chance to learn where candidates stand on community priorities, local policy, and issues shaping Detroit's Eastside.To stay up to date on all things Authentically Detroit and register for the forum, click here. THIS WEEK IN THE MICHIGAN CHRONICLE:HOW THE OBAMAS ARE MOTIVATING BLACK VOTERS IN MICHIGAN'S U.S. SENATE RACESupport the showFollow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. 

Ralph speaks to historian Omer Bartov about his new book “Israel: What Went Wrong?” with special guest, international law expert Bruce FeinBruce Fein is a Constitutional scholar and an expert on international law. Mr. Fein was Associate Deputy Attorney General under Ronald Reagan and he is the author of Constitutional Peril: The Life and Death Struggle for Our Constitution and Democracy, and American Empire: Before the Fall.Many of the things that you describe in Israel apply in spades in the United States. We also have an administration that says we're being invaded militarily by Venezuela gangs, so we have to go kidnap their president and annex Venezuela. We've stated that Iran is an existential threat to the United States because at some future time, it's conceivable they may get one nuclear weapon. We have 5,000, Israel probably has 300 or 400. Or make the argument that we are being invaded by defenseless immigrants across the southern border. And it does seem to me that all countries—I don't think it's unique anyway to the United States or Israel, but it's generally true those in power are there to manufacture fear, to inflate fleas into elephants and say “My gosh, tomorrow the sky is falling down. We need to have national emergencies, rule by decree.” Everything is “an imminent danger”, the Communist domino theory. It's a very challenging issue. I say what you've described in Israel is not unique to Israel. We confront it every day right in the United States. And it works.Bruce FeinOmer Bartov is the Dean's Professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Brown University. A historian, Professor Bartov was born on a kibbutz, grew up in Tel Aviv, and served in the Israel Defense Forces during the Yom Kippur War. He went on to become a leading scholar of the German army and the Holocaust, before turning his attention to his native country. His early research concerned the Nazi indoctrination of the Wehrmacht and the crimes it committed in World War II. He then turned to the links between total war and genocide and interethnic relations in the borderlands of Eastern Europe. His current interest is reflected in his recent books, Genocide, the Holocaust and Israel-Palestine: First-Person History in Times of Crisis, Israel: What Went Wrong?, and the forthcoming The Broken Promise: A Personal Political History of Israel and Palestine. The whole idea of creating a Jewish state (and it says so in the Proclamation of the State from May 1948) is that it would be a state for Jews—that it would be both Jewish and democratic. And that has proven to be not possible. A Jewish state can be both Jewish and democratic only if the overwhelming majority (if not all) of its citizens are Jews.Omer Bartov[Zionist zealots] believe that history is on their side—so in that sense, they are similar to Communists they're similar to Fascists they're similar to Nazis in that they believe that they can see the way forward, they know the logic of history, and the logic of history as they see it is on their side.Omer BartovIn Israel, since the 1980s (really since after the War of 1973, with the rise of the right wing in Israel in particular) the Holocaust has come to serve a particular purpose. Instead of being commemorated as an event that happened in the past that we should remember and commemorate and research, it's become a kind of image of an imminent danger to Israel. And the farther Israel has moved from the actual event of the Holocaust, and the more the Israeli army has become the military hegemon in its region, the more this alleged threat of an “Auschwitz around the corner” has been used by Israeli governments. Why has it been used? Because Israel actually needs to explain to itself and to its citizens: Why is it bossing it over millions of Palestinians? Half of the population under Israeli control are Palestinians. Two million are citizens, but they don't have equal rights, and the others have no rights at all (they're simply under arbitrary military rule). So how do you explain that? You explain that by telling your population and the rest of the world that those Palestinians—who have no power, who can never pose a threat to you—are an existential threat. And in Israel, that has worked quite well.Omer BartovBecause of the focus on Hebrew—to create Hebrew as a mother tongue for children whose mothers didn't speak Hebrew—because of that, there was a great antagonism towards speaking any other language. And the notion of having bilingual schools (that is, of having schools in Palestine where people would learn both Hebrew and Arabic, the language of the place) is not entertained by the vast majority of educators. Now, if you think about what would have been the result of having bilingual schools already in the 1920s and 30s, that children could speak each other's language and recognize each other's culture—that could have had a huge effect on how Zionism developed and how the state would have developed. But in today's Israel, the only bilingual population are the Palestinians. Palestinian citizens of Israel speak Arabic and Hebrew. Most Israelis don't speak Arabic. And most Israelis who trace themselves (quite large numbers) not to Europe, but to North Africa and the Middle East, where their parents and grandparents spoke Arabic (this was their language) have forgotten that language and were ashamed of their parents speaking it because it associated them with the Arabs. So the loss in this kind of creation of a nation around one language was the ability to imagine yourself as sharing the space with another group.Omer Bartov * Our top story concerns a progressive insurgent running in a must-win Senate race – and not the one you're thinking of. Late last week, Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed won the endorsement of Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. The New York Times notes that this is AOC's first Senate endorsement of this cycle, coming just about a month ahead of the August 4th Michigan primary. El-Sayed is quoted saying that he is “honored for what her support says about what this campaign is building and what we're fighting for,” adding that he thinks that “too many establishment Democrats are…afraid that I will win.” He pointedly attacked Senator Chuck Schumer, charging that the Minority Leader “doesn't want to see me on the inside of the U.S. Senate,” because El-Sayed would “call out the kind of politics where we take money from corporations and AIPAC to run milquetoast campaigns and don't say anything about the problems that everyday people are facing.” El-Sayed has announced that he will campaign with AOC and Senator Bernie Sanders in Detroit, Lansing and Grand Rapids on July 18th and 19th, per MLive.* Another earthquake occurred in the Michigan Senate race on July 5th, when State Senator Mallory McMorrow announced that she would be withdrawing from the race – turning what was a competitive three-way race into a head-to-head between El-Sayed and the Democratic establishment pick, Congresswoman Haley Stevens. The Detroit Free Press notes that this announcement “comes after absentee ballots have already been mailed out to some voters and too late to remove her name from the primary ballot,” though voters are able to rescind their absentee votes and submit new ones up through Friday, July 24th. In a video statement, McMorrow maintained that “People are crying out for change and we need to listen.” McMorrow once led her opponents in this race but saw her support collapse and was trailing in a distant third place in recent polls. Rumor also had it that outgoing Senator Gary Peters was privately calling for her to exit the race so centrists could consolidate around Stevens. While many of her supporters are expected to go to Stevens, El-Sayed is energetically courting McMorrow's voters as well. The Detroit News reports McMorrow herself has announced that she will remain neutral in the remaining days of the primary, leaving her voters to vote their own consciences.* In more Michigan news, DSA-backed congressional candidate Donavan McKinney is running strong in his primary campaign against incumbent Congressman Shri Thanedar, whom McKinney has labeled “​​Detroit's own Elon Musk,” according to the New York Post. If McKinney pulls it off, he will join the growing group of DSA members in the House, along with Claire Valdez, Darializa Avila Chevalier and AOC from New York, Chris Rabb and Melat Kiros from Pennsylvania and Colorado respectively, and Rashida Tlaib from Michigan. Another candidate endorsed by his local DSA chapter, Kyle Blomquist, is running for Congress in Michigan but even if he wins his primary he is not expected to flip the deep red 1st congressional district.* In Missouri, Cori Bush has also won the support of DSA for her comeback congressional run against Wesley Bell, who defeated her in the 2024 primary, Andrew Solender reports. Bush had already won the support of her local DSA chapter, along with many other progressive organizations, and has been endorsed by Senator Bernie Sanders, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, and former Congressman Jamaal Bowman. This week though, she won the support of the national DSA. In a statement, Bush wrote “I am honored to be once again endorsed by the Democratic [Socialists] of America as I campaign to return to Congress and keep building our movement to fight for economic justice, Medicare for All, abolishing ICE, and a world where everyday people have a real voice in our workplace's neighborhoods and society.” Bush also praised DSA for its “decades of organizing…[mobilizing] thousands of people across the country to demand an economy that works for all of us…[and] take on war profiteers, the for-profit healthcare industry, and the billionaire funded lobbies that subvert our democracy.” There has been little polling of this race, but what there has been appears to show the race in a statistical dead heat. One sign that Bush is being taken seriously is the new $865,000 ad buy taken out by the United Democracy Project, an AIPAC cutout.* Ironically, it would seem that American Jews have a more favorable view of the progressive left than Israel. According to the Forward, a new AP poll found that “44% of American Jews hold a favorable opinion of Zohran Mamdani, compared with 39% who view him unfavorably.” This is in contrast to the 32% of respondents who said they have a favorable opinion of Netanyahu and 59% who said they have a negative view of the Israeli PM. Perhaps more surprisingly, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, a “staunch supporter of Israel,” garnered only a 41% favorability rating, though far more respondents said they don't know enough about him to have an opinion than said they have a negative view.* Turning back to the Senate, the other major story this week of course is the fall of Graham Platner. Accusations of sexual assault, detailed in a POLITICO article, resulted in a deluge of opprobrium that cascaded upwards culminating in Platner's earliest and highest profile supporter, Senator Bernie Sanders, calling on him to drop out of the Senate race in Maine. In a video message released Wednesday, Platner stated that he would be suspending his campaign effective immediately, later telling staff that he plans to wait until Monday, the final possible day, to formally withdraw from the race, Axios reports. In the same video, Platner categorically denied the accusations calling them “all false,” and maintaining that the “things that have been claimed did not happen.” He implied that the scandal was orchestrated by “those in power“ who would “rather see Susan Collins win than have me be the next Senator from Maine.”* Platner's impending, late-stage withdrawal from the race has set off a chaotic blitz primary to replace him as the Democratic nominee. Numerous candidates have announced they are running including former Maine Senate president Troy Jackson, former Director of Maine's Center for Disease, Control and Prevention Nirav Shah, co-founder of Maine beer company Dan Kleban, Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows and state lawmaker Valli Geiger, along with Jordan Wood and Paige Loud, both of whom ran in the Maine second congressional district Democratic primary. The actual process for selecting a nominee has been the subject of debate – with many progressives arguing for caucuses – but POLITICO reports that by July 27th, “600 delegates must be selected,” including 500 from the state's 16 county parties, and these delegates will decide on a candidate to replace Platner via “an unprecedented nominating convention,” wherein all delegates come in unpledged to any candidate setting the stage for “what could be a raucous and unpredictable free-for-all.” It remains to be seen how this will all shake out, but it is notable that almost all of these candidates poll very strongly against Senator Susan Collins, with many polling higher than Platner ever did, while the Democratic Party's handpicked primary candidate, sitting Governor Janet Mills, still polls lower than Platner even since the scandal broke.* For our final Senate story, we turn to the senior Senator from Kentucky, Mitch McConnell. McConnell was recently found unconscious in his Washington, DC home and has been hospitalized since, and while Republican Senators and media figures like Scott Jennings claim to have spoken with him directly, his being sequestered away from the public has fueled rampant speculation about the severity of his condition and why it is being kept so secretive. Forbes reports that some figures on the right, including Steve Bannon, are “suggesting the Republican establishment is shielding the state of McConnell's health from the public to allow him to remain in office long enough to avoid [Kentucky Congressman Thomas] Massie running for his seat.” Former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene told TMZ, “Thomas Massie would make a great senator.” The Hill reports that Andy Beshear, the Democratic Governor of Kentucky, sent a letter to McConnell's Senate office strongly requesting an update on the Senator's health, noting that “Over the last several weeks, Kentuckians have grown increasingly concerned about the health and well-being of Sen. McConnell,” and that “Allowing speculation to continue in the media is not fair to the Senator or to Kentuckians, and my hope is that this provides him the opportunity to share the information in a transparent manner, direct from the source.”* In more positive news, AP reports former Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan, who helped an immigrant escape ICE by ushering him through her jury room door was spared prison time in her sentencing this week. After the incident in her court room, Dugan was convicted of felony obstruction in what was widely seen as a political trial designed to exact retribution on behalf of the Trump administration. Dugan resigned her circuit judgeship under this assault; in her resignation letter, she warned that this prosecution threatened “the independence of our judiciary.” Dugan was fined $5,000.* Finally, in spiritual news, a story in the National Catholic Reporter recounts how Pope Leo XIV excommunicated thousands of clergy and followers of the far right, schismatic group, the Society of St. Pius X. While bishops and priests are judged prima facie schismatic for their consecration in the Society, lay followers of the sect will be judged schismatic if they consciously choose “adherence to the society over obedience to the pope,” and “exclusive participation in Lefebvrian ‘ecclesial' acts, without taking part in the acts of the Catholic Church,” a reference to the group's founder, Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre. The proximate cause of this excommunication was the Society creating four new bishops in open defiance of Pope Leo, essentially daring the Church to act. This piece notes that the Society “has long been a thorn in the side of Rome,” and notes that the new papal decree rolls back privileges granted to the sect under Pope Francis, including administering the sacrament of penance and solemnizing marriages.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

In this episode, Donna and Sam sat down with the City Council Person for District 4, Latisha Johnson Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Wayne State Dr. William Shuster, and Environmental Justice Director at Eastside Community Network, Dr. Marie Garcia to discuss what's happening with the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) and the canals in the Jefferson Chalmers neighborhood.To stay up to date on all things Authentically Detroit, click here. THIS WEEK IN THE MICHIGAN CHRONICLE:ABDUL EL-SAYED LAUNCHES NEW AD TARGETING BLACK VOTERS AFTER MALLORY MCMORROW DROPS BID FOR SENATE Support the showFollow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. 

In this episode, Donna and Sam sat down with Sheba Rogers, Liz Kennedy, Ali Lakhani  and Valerie Kelly-Bonner to discuss a series of mental health roundtable discussions Detroit Justice, Henry Ford Health's Trauma Recovery Center, and Strategies to Overcome Obstacles and Avoid Recidivism (SOOAR) have hosted in the city.Trauma is often thought of as an injury resulting from a motor vehicle crash or gunshot wound. However, trauma can be any event resulting in physical, emotional, or life-threatening harm that has lasting adverse effects on an individual. The Trauma Recovery Center (TRC) is working to promote resiliency and holistic recovery for survivors following a crime. Their mission is to maximize the recovery of traumatically injured patients, families and communities through support, mental health services, education and access to resources.Since its founding in 2005, SOOAR has been committed to enhancing the lives of those in need throughout the Metro Detroit area. They measure success not just through data, but through the stories, feedback, and visible improvements in community well-being. SOOAR uses a holistic approach—offering education, support, and engagement—to promote healthier behaviors, reduce harms, and build stronger, resilient communities.The Detroit Justice Center (DJC) is a non-profit law firm and advocacy organization working to create just cities where every life is valued and supported with dignity and care. They are a national organization rooted in Detroit—a city emblematic of both the harms of racial capitalism and the resilience of community-led solutions. They engage in legal, policy, and narrative work to inspire the work of building just cities across the nation.To stay up to date on all things Authentically Detroit, click here. THIS WEEK IN THE MICHIGAN CHRONICLE:BENSON BRINGS GOVERNOR CAMPAIGN ACROSS MICHIGAN Support the showFollow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. 

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Alison Vaughn. International speaker, author, and CEO/founder of Jackets for Jobs, a Detroit-based nonprofit that, for over 26 years, has provided professional attire and career training to more than 40,000 job seekers. Rushion McDonald leads a deep-dive conversation into her origin story, faith-driven entrepreneurship, struggles, workforce development, women’s empowerment, and the profound human stories behind her mission. Purpose of the Interview The interview aims to: 1. Inspire entrepreneurs and community leaders By showing how faith, persistence, and purpose can build a 26‑year nonprofit that changes lives. 2. Highlight the importance of appearance and confidence in employment Vaughn explains how professional attire boosts self‑esteem and job‑seeker success. 3. Showcase the impact of Jackets for Jobs and encourage public support She explains donation needs, especially professional clothing and plus‑size attire. 4. Educate listeners about workforce development and women’s empowerment She outlines common barriers job seekers face and how proper support transforms families and communities. Key Takeaways 1. The “Catch‑22” That Sparked Her Mission Job seekers often lack professional clothing. Without clothing, they can’t get interviews; without interviews, they can’t get jobs. Jackets for Jobs was built to break that cycle. 2. Faith Was the Foundation Vaughn repeatedly attributes her longevity to divine guidance—leaving a career at United Airlines to follow a vision she didn’t fully understand at the time.“I stepped out on faith… God gave me the vision. 3. Longevity: 26 Years in a Tough Sector With most small businesses lasting 5–10 years, surviving 26 years—especially as a nonprofit—is extraordinary.Over 40,000 job seekers have been served. 4. Self-Education in Entrepreneurship With limited internet 26 years ago, she learned business through library books, including Grant Writing for Dummies and other “Dummies” titles.Her story was later featured in the Detroit News and USA Today, and the Dummies publishers even sent her books. 5. Workforce Development Explained Workforce development means helping unemployed residents gain jobs and stability—critical in Detroit, where unemployment has historically been high. 6. Women’s Empowerment: Changing Mindsets She noticed many women on government assistance had low confidence or relied on men financially.She wrote “Ms. Goal Digger, Not Gold Digger” to teach self-sufficiency, financial independence, and professional self-presentation. 7. Appearance = Confidence = Currency Professional attire changes posture, self-worth, and interview success.Clients leave “with a pep in their step,” she says. 8. The Emotional Toll and Motivation She recalls stories of clients who: survived sex trafficking, were sleeping in cars, struggled with multiple children and no resources, or rode the bus with infants in freezing weather. These moments keep her going but also weigh heavily.She emphasizes hiring staff who have compassion and resist judgment.] 9. Entrepreneurship vs. 9–5 Reality Entrepreneurship is “24/7,” especially in nonprofits where money must be accounted for with precision.People don’t just give to a cause—they give to a leader they trust. 10. Success Defined While she has celebrated major achievements like ringing the NASDAQ closing bell twice, she says real success is:“When someone unemployed calls me and tells me they have a job.”. Notable Quotes (All from Transcript) On Founding Her Nonprofit “I stepped out on faith… God gave me the vision.”. “If you didn’t have an outfit for an interview, you didn’t go… It was a catch‑22.”. On Longevity “To be able to say I have lasted 26 years… that’s a testimony in itself.” On Confidence “Confidence is currency.”. “Their posture is different… that’s why they’re going to get that job.”. On Entrepreneurship “If you want to start a nonprofit, be prepared for 24/7 and a lot of paperwork.”. “There’s a difference between day wear and date wear.” “I want you to change your mindset.”. On Impact “Everyone that walks through has a story… you have to have compassion and not judge.” On True Success “Helping someone get a job… that’s success to me.”. #SHMS #BEST #STRAWSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Alison Vaughn. International speaker, author, and CEO/founder of Jackets for Jobs, a Detroit-based nonprofit that, for over 26 years, has provided professional attire and career training to more than 40,000 job seekers. Rushion McDonald leads a deep-dive conversation into her origin story, faith-driven entrepreneurship, struggles, workforce development, women’s empowerment, and the profound human stories behind her mission. Purpose of the Interview The interview aims to: 1. Inspire entrepreneurs and community leaders By showing how faith, persistence, and purpose can build a 26‑year nonprofit that changes lives. 2. Highlight the importance of appearance and confidence in employment Vaughn explains how professional attire boosts self‑esteem and job‑seeker success. 3. Showcase the impact of Jackets for Jobs and encourage public support She explains donation needs, especially professional clothing and plus‑size attire. 4. Educate listeners about workforce development and women’s empowerment She outlines common barriers job seekers face and how proper support transforms families and communities. Key Takeaways 1. The “Catch‑22” That Sparked Her Mission Job seekers often lack professional clothing. Without clothing, they can’t get interviews; without interviews, they can’t get jobs. Jackets for Jobs was built to break that cycle. 2. Faith Was the Foundation Vaughn repeatedly attributes her longevity to divine guidance—leaving a career at United Airlines to follow a vision she didn’t fully understand at the time.“I stepped out on faith… God gave me the vision. 3. Longevity: 26 Years in a Tough Sector With most small businesses lasting 5–10 years, surviving 26 years—especially as a nonprofit—is extraordinary.Over 40,000 job seekers have been served. 4. Self-Education in Entrepreneurship With limited internet 26 years ago, she learned business through library books, including Grant Writing for Dummies and other “Dummies” titles.Her story was later featured in the Detroit News and USA Today, and the Dummies publishers even sent her books. 5. Workforce Development Explained Workforce development means helping unemployed residents gain jobs and stability—critical in Detroit, where unemployment has historically been high. 6. Women’s Empowerment: Changing Mindsets She noticed many women on government assistance had low confidence or relied on men financially.She wrote “Ms. Goal Digger, Not Gold Digger” to teach self-sufficiency, financial independence, and professional self-presentation. 7. Appearance = Confidence = Currency Professional attire changes posture, self-worth, and interview success.Clients leave “with a pep in their step,” she says. 8. The Emotional Toll and Motivation She recalls stories of clients who: survived sex trafficking, were sleeping in cars, struggled with multiple children and no resources, or rode the bus with infants in freezing weather. These moments keep her going but also weigh heavily.She emphasizes hiring staff who have compassion and resist judgment.] 9. Entrepreneurship vs. 9–5 Reality Entrepreneurship is “24/7,” especially in nonprofits where money must be accounted for with precision.People don’t just give to a cause—they give to a leader they trust. 10. Success Defined While she has celebrated major achievements like ringing the NASDAQ closing bell twice, she says real success is:“When someone unemployed calls me and tells me they have a job.”. Notable Quotes (All from Transcript) On Founding Her Nonprofit “I stepped out on faith… God gave me the vision.”. “If you didn’t have an outfit for an interview, you didn’t go… It was a catch‑22.”. On Longevity “To be able to say I have lasted 26 years… that’s a testimony in itself.” On Confidence “Confidence is currency.”. “Their posture is different… that’s why they’re going to get that job.”. On Entrepreneurship “If you want to start a nonprofit, be prepared for 24/7 and a lot of paperwork.”. “There’s a difference between day wear and date wear.” “I want you to change your mindset.”. On Impact “Everyone that walks through has a story… you have to have compassion and not judge.” On True Success “Helping someone get a job… that’s success to me.”. #SHMS #BEST #STRAWSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.